Love to Move is a cognitive enhancing seated exercise programme developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation. It is designed for older adults including those who are living with dementia or other cognitive impairments (for example due to MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke etc).
They welcoming and supportive groups of like minded people who enjoy some gentle movement to music, along with cognitive stimulation and social benefits.
1 hour of seated exercise followed by half an hour of refreshments and company.
Groups in Christchurch, Southbourne and Parley.
More information at https://www.facebook.com/lovetomovedorset/
131 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AW
Covering East Dorset we are here to help and support people living with & affected by Parkinson’s. This means that anyone – spouses, partners, carers, families affected by Parkinson’s can benefit from all of our activities, meetings and therapies.
We have a dedicated welcoming team for new members at our meetings to look after you and explain anything, so please don’t delay in getting in touch to see how we can help you – you’ll be in good hands.
The first step is to either contact one of our team on 07707 710058, or to just come along to one of the meetings. Please note that some of our therapies/lunches needed to be booked in advance or for you to have been assessed, so please check the requirements beforehand. If you contact us beforehand, we can then answer any questions you may have and send you the latest details of upcoming activities/therapies etc, including what you may need to do to join in.
A group for younger people affected by Parkinson’s in Bournemouth and Poole, and their partners. We are of working age, some of us still work and some not.
Although the Hotel Miramar is shown as the address, we actually meet at various venues so please contact us for the next place we will be meeting. We also plan a number of social activities throughout the year.
Hotel Miramar Bournemouth 19-21 Grove Road Bournemouth BH1 3AL
A selection of talks and seminars on various dates throughout the year.
Please visit the website or contact Jim Oates for further information.
Our helpline is a free confidential service providing support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Our trained advisers, including specialist Parkinson’s nurses, can provide information and advice about all aspects of living with Parkinson’s, such as:
They can also put you in touch with a Parkinson’s adviser if you need more local or in-depth support.
Our group offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, contact us to find out more.
For information and advice on Parkinson’s, or for emotional support, call the Parkinson’s UK helpline on 0808 800 0303
We meet Monthly on the fourth Monday, From 14:00 until 16:00.
St. Catherines Hill Community Hall - Christchurch 17 Marlow Drive Christchurch BH23 2RR
Forest Arts has been the creative heart of New Milton for nearly 50 years. Our programme of entertainment includes some of the most exciting touring musicians, stand-up comedy, fortnightly film screenings, talks and community events.
Our Green Room café/bar is also a gallery and our annual open exhibition is a place where artists we’ve nurtured in our classes and workshops can display their work too. Visit during the day and you’ll find our building full of people who are learning something new – whether that’s ballet, art or stone carving; the classes and workshops continue into the evening – ensuring that as many people as possible make the best use of our facilities.
Since March 2020, we have adapted and reinvented what we do and continued to run a varied programme online, outdoors and in the centre. Things have looked a bit different to usual but we’re prioritising making sure that our staff, volunteers and visitors feel safe and welcome. This will be continued to be our focus over the next few months as we return to more frequent events and activities. We’re a small and friendly team so please say hello when you’re next in the centre or get in touch using the contact details on this page, and let us know any feedback you have and thoughts and ideas for our future programme.
Old Milton Road New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS
Our ADaPt Café is a weekly group for people living with Dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and their amazing carers.
Monthly Musical exercise class improves mobility of joints, strengthen muscles, and enhances mood and frequent crafting sessions allowing users to express themselves.
Those living with dementia can still experience sensation, relaxation, and reminiscence, we have recently added a magic table, and its games are specifically designed to stimulate all these three areas.
Carers can feel emotionally isolated, and actively ignored at worst and may feel that people around them, can no longer listen to yet another account of the life they are now leading. We have an onsite counsellor available during sessions to help move them from surviving, depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness to the emerging possibilities of coping and regaining some sense of perspective, renewed self-awareness and self-care, and the return of some measure of control.
20 Southey Road christchurch, dorset BH23 3AQ